Poco F8 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

The Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $499 and $892. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 75/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6800); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 3,119,308); the Poco F8 is noticeably lighter (205g vs 224g).

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is noticeably better than the Poco F8 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8
Performance 92
Display 90
Camera 37
Battery 86
Portability 54
Value for money 76
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
Performance 98
Display 81
Camera 87
Battery 83
Portability 42
Value for money 86
What makes Poco F8 better?
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6800 mAh
  • Lighter: 205g vs 224g
  • Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $892

  • Longer battery life (86/100 vs 83/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 81/100)
  • Better portability (54/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 3119308
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3041
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 9494

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 92/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 37/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco F8 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 12 points higher (87/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 37/100). Value score: Poco F8 — 76/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 86/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (98/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Poco F8 (87/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (86/100 vs 83/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (54/100 vs 42/100).

Poco F8: The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China): The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco F8 Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
Processor Snapdragon 8 Elite Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 3119308 3942923
Geekbench Single 3041 3640
Geekbench Multi 9494 11033
Display 6.6" OLED 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 3200x1440 1200x2608
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 8000 mAh 6800 mAh
Charging 90W 90W
Wireless charging 50W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 200 MP
Front camera 20 MP 50 MP
RAM 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16 Android 16
NFC yes
Protection IP68/IP69
Dimensions 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm
Weight 205 g 224 g
Launch price $499 $892
Camera comparison
Poco F8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera
Display comparison
Poco F8
  • 6.6" OLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
Battery and charging
Poco F8
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless charging: no data
86
battery
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
  • 6800 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
83
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco F8 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco F8 Snapdragon 8 Elite
75/100
3119308 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
87/100 +20.9%
3942923 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Poco F8 by 20.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco F8
$499
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
$892

Launch price difference: $393. Poco F8 was $393 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (98/100 vs 92/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Poco F8 (87/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (86/100 vs 83/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (54/100 vs 42/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is noticeably better than the Poco F8 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.

What is the rating of the Poco F8 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Poco F8 has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 92/100).

Should you choose the Poco F8 over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.